Sunday, June 6, 2010

Operation No Swimsuit is a Big Fail for 2010...Crap.

I have avoided wearing a swimsuit for the past few years. Yes, I said years, as in plural. Let me think...the last time I actually wore a swimsuit was 4 years ago--way back in 2006.

I know you're scratching your head and thinking really? How in the heck has she avoided wearing a swimsuit??

Friends? Let me tell you how...

2007--I was huge and pregnant with Miss Isabella. We moved from Turkey to Mississippi in July, so in my thinking? I had no need for one. I happily sat in my ice cold air conditioned hotel and home until Isabella was born in October. Operation no swimsuit? Was a success.

2008-- In between all of our traveling for my sister-in-law's wedding and with Isabella being less than a year I lucked out--again! If she did sit in her baby pool I sat along the side dipping my feet in and happily watching her. I managed to escape yet another year. Operation no swimsuit? Cha-ching! Another awesome success.

2009--Huge and pregnant once again--this time with Madelyn. We did go to Pensacola to visit some friends and we hit up a water park. I bet you're wondering how I escaped that one, right? In all of my fabulousness I bought a ridiculously overpriced pair of MAN swim shorts and wore a sports bra and tank top. Obviously not my finest moment...but being almost due with Madelyn? I didn't give a crap. I was happy that I found something that fit over my enormous belly. Operation no swimsuit? Whoop!

2010--The year where my once very, very successful operation came to a screeching halt. Why do you ask? Because we are leaving for Tennessee in a week...to a vacation cabin. Which means there is a hot tub. And a pool nearby. Which means that I cannot escape the swimsuit madness this year.

Where do you even buy a swimsuit?! I know there are stores...but where are the good stores? And I don't want to have to shell out a couple hundred dollars!

18 comments:

I try and avoid the swimsuit too. Pregnancy just does something to the body I don't want to show off...But, Target does have some cute suits right now. You can find some good prices. Or google and see what you can find. Good luck!

You are so funny.. you are beautiful.. doesnt matter the size..I got mine this year from Old Navy online.. naturally.. Are you going to Gatlinberg?? they have lots of cabins.. Im from Asheville and we used to go to Gatlinberg all the time.. so cozy.. and fun.. enjoy!! xoxo

Believe it or not I got my swim suit at the dollar general.. it is actually my fave bikini of all time. I paid 9$ for it and I am the type that will spend up to 100$ on a swim suit but this one i needed in a hurry (last minute trip last year) im still wearing it and its amazing :)

Oh I here you!! What do you do with a body that has just undergone 2 pregnancies! I mean, BEFORE babies it was hard. Now?! Ok, I've found, that it's the vintage or pinup girl looking suits that seem to work best for me. They give a little more coverage without the ugly patterns and weird panels. Think of yourself as Marilyn Monroe! She was not itty bitty and boy she had it!

Have you found one yet? I got a great one at SEARS, which surprised me, b/c I went with a friend who recommended Land's End. What I got was a Zero Xposure (I think I spelled that right) one that covered ev-er-y-thing! Then I lost it. :-( So I did find another one at Kohl's with the same criteria -- covered the tummy, shorts that were cute and not too long, etc. :-) Good luck! And have fun!!!

You are hilarious! I usually get my suits at Kohl's or JCPenney (on sale of course). It does just about kill me that they are so expensive especially for no more than I wear them. Just find one that you love and rock it!